Theodore Pantechnes (twelfth/thirteenth century)
Obverse
The two saints Theodore standing, holding spears and shields. No inscription visible. Border of dots.
Obverse
The two saints Theodore standing, holding spears and shields. No inscription visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ενκ
τεοισσρι
γρτυρ
συοπντε
χσεοο
ροσεκπο
̣̣ε̣ρ̣̣
ἐν πρακτέοις στήριγμα μάρτυρας δύο Παντεχνῆς Θεόδορος ἐκ πόθου φέρω
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3863 |
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Diameter | 32.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 742. |
Translation
ἐν πρακτέοις στήριγμα μάρτυρας δύο Παντεχνῆς Θεόδορος ἐκ πόθου φέρω.
In my devotion to them, I, Theodore Pantechnes make the two martyrs the support of my acts.
Commentary
The inscription consists of two twelve-syllable verses separated by a colon (:).